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It looks like they just left the tape over the holes? They tape them so the threads don't get fill with paint.
nublar wrote: What half/full frame bags have you guys had any luck using? I'm using an Oveja Negra 1/2 pack XL on my 58cm 696. A Large is what their fit guide recommended based on the frame measurements but I wanted a…
Assuming it is a flat mount caliper, you need one of these: https://www.jensonusa.com/SRAM-Flat-Mount-Disc-Brake-Adaptor The caliper bolts onto the adaptor, and the adaptor bolts to the frame.
32mm rear and 15mm front for my SRAM flat mount calipers, running 160mm rotors
widerisfaster wrote: I've just installed a Rene Herse 700 x 38 Barlow Pass on the front of my CRF696. After 500km I think this is a better size than the Snoqualmie Pass 700 x 44. I found the 700x44mm tyres makes the…
No toe overlap that I've noticed. Size 45 EUR feet with 170mm cranks though so it's not an issue I typically run into. I am running 700c x 40 tires.
I believe they are probably closed for Chinese New Year which was on Feb 5th. My understanding is most things shut down for a few weeks and could explain the gap in communication. I paid my invoice before work started…
Yes, put housing caps on. Without them, the housing will distort and your shifting won't be crisp.
696 uses a bottom pull. Front derailluer cable routing goes through the head tube, down the downtube (lower front triangle) to the BB and then exits from the BB/seattube junction
Brinkman wrote: Thanks very much, have you had to use alot of spacers under the stem to get yourself comfortable? I only run 10mm of spacers under my stem and a -6 degree 90mm stem. I am thinking of removing those…
I am 6'3" and went with a 58cm 696. I am comfortable on it FWIW.
Finally finished off my 696 build and have a couple 100 km's on it. Overall happy with the build, and everything went together with no issue. The handling is a bit sluggish compared to what I am used to (tri and road…
Rhygin wrote: Shipping experiences? I ordered three weeks ago and communication has been "light" recently. I know shipping will take 2+ weeks for the most part but... Should I be concerned? If you have an EMS tracking…
delore wrote: Could someone please point me to a good headset on the Cane Creek website? I'm building up my second 696 frame and thinking I may upgrade from the stock headset. Any recommendations? Have had good…
CyclingClyde wrote: The frame thickness at the brake bolts is 25mm. I had confirmed this with Adam before receiving my frame and double checked when I received. I use SRAM barkes and they require 5-7mm of bolt coming…
Pablo wrote: I want to use 160 rotors and I'm all set on the front, but need an adapter for the rear. Can anyone confirm this is the correct adapter for flat mount, Shimano calipers?…
Pablo wrote: @CyclingClyde, I think our frames traveled together. I got home yesterday and found a door tag showing they tried to deliver my 58cm, BSA 696 but will try again today. I'll post pics later if it's…
I received my BSA 696 yesterday! Initial impressions are good. My frame is a 58cm and weighs in at 1350 with paint, cable liners and seatpost clamp. Fork weighed 485 painted and uncut. My bike came with the newer bolt…
As a former bike mechanic, I prefer to do all of my own work...but crown race setting is best left to those with the tools! I have been tempted to buy a crown race setter but like you said, for $5 bucks the shop will do…
s0ldats wrote: are there any provisions for internally routed dropper posts on the 696 frame? or has anyone done something like this? Not me, but I did see that THESIS bikes uses an internal routed dropper on their…